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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 931.22 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 931.22 and 255.34 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 931.22 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/931.22 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 931.22 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 237,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,777.97/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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