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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 937.94 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 937.94 and 240.76 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 937.94 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/937.94 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 937.94 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 225,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,818.43/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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