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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 940.52 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 940.52 and 302.30 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 940.52 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/940.52 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 940.52 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 284,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,319.20/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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