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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 936.90 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 936.90 and 308.66 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 936.90 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/936.90 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 936.90 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 289,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,177.33/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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