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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 938.43 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 938.43 and 410.46 is: 615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 938.43 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/938.43 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 938.43 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 385,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,187.98/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.57

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