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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 931.30 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 931.30 and 236.08 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 931.30 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/931.30 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 931.30 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 219,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,861.30/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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