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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 931.24 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 931.24 and 250.68 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 931.24 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/931.24 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 931.24 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 233,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,438.59/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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