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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 937.74 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 937.74 and 162.93 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 937.74 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/937.74 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 937.74 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 152,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,785.16/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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