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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 930.98 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 930.98 and 255.64 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 930.98 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/930.98 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 930.98 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 237,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,995.73/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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