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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 937.14 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 937.14 and 368.12 is: 552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 937.14 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/937.14 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 937.14 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 344,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,979.98/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.04

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