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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 939 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 939 and 297.06 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 939 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/939 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 939 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 278,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,939.34/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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