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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.13, 937.15 and 316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.13, 937.15 and 316.79 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.13 : 937.15 = 316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.13/937.15 = 316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.13x = 937.15 × 316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.13x = 296,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,874.27/625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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