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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 930.93 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 930.93 and 255.72 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 930.93 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/930.93 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 930.93 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 238,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,057.42/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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