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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 939 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 939 and 395.16 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 939 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/939 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 939 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 371,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,055.24/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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