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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 938.40 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 938.40 and 336.96 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 938.40 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/938.40 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 938.40 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 316,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,203.26/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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