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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.18, 937.79 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.18, 937.79 and 316.95 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.18 : 937.79 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.18/937.79 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.18x = 937.79 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.18x = 297,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,232.54/625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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