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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.31, 937.89 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.31, 937.89 and 214.44 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.31 : 937.89 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.31/937.89 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.31x = 937.89 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.31x = 201,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,121.13/625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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