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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 937.94 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 937.94 and 192.38 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 937.94 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/937.94 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 937.94 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 180,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,435.25/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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