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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 937.68 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 937.68 and 394.59 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 937.68 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/937.68 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 937.68 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 369,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,999.15/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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