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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 938.29 and 393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 938.29 and 393.77 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 938.29 = 393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/938.29 = 393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 938.29 × 393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 369,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,470.45/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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