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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 938.28 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 938.28 and 296.62 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 938.28 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/938.28 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 938.28 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 278,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,310.27/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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