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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 938.01 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 938.01 and 337.10 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 938.01 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/938.01 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 938.01 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 316,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,203.17/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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