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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.80 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.80 and 260.07 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.80 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.80 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.80 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 243,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,893.65/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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