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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.56 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.56 and 214.75 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.56 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.56 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.56 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 201,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,557.40/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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