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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939 and 241.44 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 226,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,712.16/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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