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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 939 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 939 and 241.68 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 939 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/939 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 939 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 226,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,937.52/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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