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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.71 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.71 and 192.21 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.71 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.71 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.71 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 180,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,237.24/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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