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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 936.81 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 936.81 and 234.72 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 936.81 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/936.81 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 936.81 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 219,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,888.04/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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