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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 936.28 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 936.28 and 191.24 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 936.28 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/936.28 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 936.28 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 179,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,054.19/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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