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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.18, 936.79 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.18, 936.79 and 332.61 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.18 : 936.79 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.18/936.79 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.18x = 936.79 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.18x = 311,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,580.58/625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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