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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 936.70 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 936.70 and 316.56 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 936.70 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/936.70 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 936.70 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 296,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,524.47/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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