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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 931.72 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 931.72 and 236.13 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 931.72 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/931.72 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 931.72 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 220,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,007.04/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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