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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 937 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 937 and 254.43 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 937 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/937 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 937 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 238,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,400.91/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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