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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.78, 930.88 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.78, 930.88 and 209.96 is: 314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.78 : 930.88 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.78/930.88 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.78x = 930.88 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.78x = 195,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,447.56/620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.84

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