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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 937.89 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 937.89 and 214.70 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 937.89 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/937.89 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 937.89 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 201,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,360.29/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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