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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 933 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 933 and 237.25 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 933 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/933 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 933 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 221,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,354.25/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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