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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 938.46 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 938.46 and 192.90 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 938.46 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/938.46 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 938.46 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 181,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,028.93/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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