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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 936.21 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 936.21 and 191.32 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 936.21 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/936.21 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 936.21 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 179,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,115.70/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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