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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 938.91 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 938.91 and 193.04 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 938.91 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/938.91 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 938.91 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 181,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,247.19/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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