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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 937.02 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 937.02 and 299.96 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 937.02 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/937.02 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 937.02 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 281,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,068.52/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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