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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 937.75 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 937.75 and 162.92 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 937.75 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/937.75 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 937.75 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 152,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,777.42/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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