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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 937.72 and 365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 937.72 and 365.91 is: 548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 937.72 = 365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/937.72 = 365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 937.72 × 365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 343,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,121.13/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.37

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