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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.31, 937.76 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.31, 937.76 and 235.25 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.31 : 937.76 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.31/937.76 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.31x = 937.76 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.31x = 220,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,602.17/625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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