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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 936.20 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 936.20 and 191.29 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 936.20 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/936.20 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 936.20 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 179,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,085.70/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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