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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 931.32 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 931.32 and 255.64 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 931.32 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/931.32 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 931.32 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 238,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,082.64/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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