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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 937.37 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 937.37 and 332.61 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 937.37 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/937.37 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 937.37 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 311,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,776.97/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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