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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 938.55 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 938.55 and 192.90 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 938.55 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/938.55 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 938.55 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 181,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,046.30/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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