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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.62, 938.16 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.62, 938.16 and 192.63 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.62 : 938.16 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.62/938.16 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.62x = 938.16 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.62x = 180,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,717.76/625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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