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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 938.75 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 938.75 and 301.41 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 938.75 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/938.75 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 938.75 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 282,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947.13/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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