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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.53, 938.30 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.53, 938.30 and 299.91 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.53 : 938.30 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.53/938.30 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.53x = 938.30 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.53x = 281,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,405.55/625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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