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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 937.43 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 937.43 and 394.32 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 937.43 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/937.43 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 937.43 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 369,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,645.43/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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