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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 937.55 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 937.55 and 162.85 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 937.55 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/937.55 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 937.55 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 152,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,682.02/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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