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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 930.72 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 930.72 and 255.56 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 930.72 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/930.72 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 930.72 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 237,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,854.80/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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