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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.51 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.51 and 235.59 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.51 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.51 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.51 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 221,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,102.39/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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