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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 936.39 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 936.39 and 191.41 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 936.39 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/936.39 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 936.39 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 179,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,232.79/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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