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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 938.57 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 938.57 and 300.97 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 938.57 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/938.57 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 938.57 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 282,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,481.41/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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