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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 937.74 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 937.74 and 192.32 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 937.74 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/937.74 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 937.74 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 180,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,341.47/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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