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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 937.02 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 937.02 and 316.52 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 937.02 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/937.02 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 937.02 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 296,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,585.57/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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