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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.91, 939.29 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.91, 939.29 and 260.69 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.91 : 939.29 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.91/939.29 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.91x = 939.29 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.91x = 244,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,863.51/625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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