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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 938.05 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 938.05 and 393.86 is: 590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 938.05 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/938.05 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 938.05 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 369,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,461.73/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.93

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