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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 937.58 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 937.58 and 300.36 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 937.58 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/937.58 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 937.58 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 281,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,611.53/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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