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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.72, 938.63 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.72, 938.63 and 192.88 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.72 : 938.63 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.72/938.63 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.72x = 938.63 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.72x = 181,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,038.26/625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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