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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 936.60 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 936.60 and 191.44 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 936.60 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/936.60 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 936.60 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 179,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,302.70/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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