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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 936.30 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 936.30 and 191.25 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 936.30 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/936.30 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 936.30 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 179,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,067.38/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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