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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.35, 937.95 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.35, 937.95 and 208.91 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.35 : 937.95 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.35/937.95 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.35x = 937.95 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.35x = 195,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,948.70/625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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