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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 940.56 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 940.56 and 302.66 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 940.56 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/940.56 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 940.56 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 284,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,669.89/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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