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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 937.71 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 937.71 and 332.81 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 937.71 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/937.71 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 937.71 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 312,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,074.58/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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