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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.91, 931.59 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.91, 931.59 and 292.01 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.91 : 931.59 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.91/931.59 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.91x = 931.59 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.91x = 272,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,028.94/620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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