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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.04, 937.39 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.04, 937.39 and 186.22 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.04 : 937.39 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.04/937.39 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.04x = 937.39 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.04x = 174,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,560.77/625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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