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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 938.10 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 938.10 and 296.54 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 938.10 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/938.10 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 938.10 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 278,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,179.48/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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