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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.78, 931.10 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.78, 931.10 and 235.76 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.78 : 931.10 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.78/931.10 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.78x = 931.10 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.78x = 219,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,510.30/620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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