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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 936.30 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 936.30 and 191.48 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 936.30 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/936.30 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 936.30 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 179,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,282.72/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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