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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 938.13 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 938.13 and 296.44 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 938.13 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/938.13 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 938.13 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 278,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,099.26/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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