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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 938.16 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 938.16 and 214.64 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 938.16 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/938.16 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 938.16 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 201,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,366.66/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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