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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.06, 938.96 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.06, 938.96 and 316.83 is: 475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.06 : 938.96 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.06/938.96 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.06x = 938.96 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.06x = 297,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,493.82/625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.94

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