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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 938.80 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 938.80 and 241.04 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 938.80 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/938.80 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 938.80 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 226,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,288.35/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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