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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 937.77 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 937.77 and 296.55 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 937.77 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/937.77 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 937.77 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 278,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,095.69/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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