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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 938.60 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 938.60 and 209.34 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 938.60 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/938.60 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 938.60 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 196,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,486.52/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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