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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.93, 938.82 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.93, 938.82 and 163.75 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.93 : 938.82 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.93/938.82 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.93x = 938.82 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.93x = 153,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,730.95/625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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