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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 940.46 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 940.46 and 302.06 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 940.46 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/940.46 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 940.46 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 284,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,077.89/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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