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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 938.04 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 938.04 and 300.88 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 938.04 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/938.04 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 938.04 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 282,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,237.48/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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