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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.82, 937.29 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.82, 937.29 and 192.01 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.82 : 937.29 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.82/937.29 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.82x = 937.29 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.82x = 179,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,964.37/624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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