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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.91, 938.88 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.91, 938.88 and 236.03 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.91 : 938.88 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.91/938.88 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.91x = 938.88 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.91x = 221,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,599.15/625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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