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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 940.02 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 940.02 and 382.44 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 940.02 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/940.02 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 940.02 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 359,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,501.25/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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