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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 936.36 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 936.36 and 299.56 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 936.36 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/936.36 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 936.36 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 280,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,496.00/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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