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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 937.86 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 937.86 and 192.58 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 937.86 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/937.86 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 937.86 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 180,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,613.08/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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