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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 936.38 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 936.38 and 191.44 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 936.38 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/936.38 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 936.38 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 179,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,260.59/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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