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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 938.84 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 938.84 and 378.93 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 938.84 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/938.84 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 938.84 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 355,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,753.12/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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