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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 937.68 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 937.68 and 162.96 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 937.68 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/937.68 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 937.68 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 152,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,804.33/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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