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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 936.03 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 936.03 and 258.75 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 936.03 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/936.03 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 936.03 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 242,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,197.76/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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