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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 930.84 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 930.84 and 274.16 is: 410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 930.84 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/930.84 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 930.84 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 255,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,199.09/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.82

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