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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.73, 938.27 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.73, 938.27 and 214.74 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.73 : 938.27 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.73/938.27 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.73x = 938.27 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.73x = 201,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,484.64/625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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