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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 940.05 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 940.05 and 337.92 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 940.05 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/940.05 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 940.05 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 317,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,661.70/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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