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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 940.04 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 940.04 and 366.53 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 940.04 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/940.04 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 940.04 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 344,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,546.33/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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