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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 936.90 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 936.90 and 277.70 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 936.90 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/936.90 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 936.90 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 260,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,177.13/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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