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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 940.01 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 940.01 and 215.79 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 940.01 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/940.01 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 940.01 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 202,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,843.68/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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