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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 936.87 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 936.87 and 191.82 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 936.87 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/936.87 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 936.87 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 179,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,710.40/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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