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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 931.20 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 931.20 and 377.28 is: 565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 931.20 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/931.20 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 931.20 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 351,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,323.14/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.96

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