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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.90 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.90 and 301.92 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.90 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.90 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.90 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 283,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,774.61/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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