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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 939.94 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 939.94 and 236.94 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 939.94 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/939.94 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 939.94 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 222,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,709.38/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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