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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.08, 2,888 and 627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.08, 2,888 and 627.44 is: 941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.08 : 2,888 = 627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.08/2,888 = 627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.08x = 2,888 × 627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.08x = 1,812,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,046.72/1,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.28

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