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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 939.81 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 939.81 and 236.45 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 939.81 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/939.81 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 939.81 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 222,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,213.38/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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