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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 938.95 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 938.95 and 301.22 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 938.95 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/938.95 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 938.95 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 282,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,830.52/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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