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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.46 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.46 and 192.71 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.46 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.46 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.46 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 180,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,850.63/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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