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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 931.10 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 931.10 and 255.83 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 931.10 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/931.10 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 931.10 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 238,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,197.38/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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