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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 936.93 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 936.93 and 191.75 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 936.93 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/936.93 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 936.93 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 179,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,656.33/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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