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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 939.02 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 939.02 and 382.20 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 939.02 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/939.02 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 939.02 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 358,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,893.44/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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