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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 931.39 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 931.39 and 230.84 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 931.39 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/931.39 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 931.39 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 214,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,998.58/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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