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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 938.72 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 938.72 and 192.94 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 938.72 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/938.72 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 938.72 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 181,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,114.77/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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