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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 939 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 939 and 215.18 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 939 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/939 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 939 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 202,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,054.02/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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