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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 939.96 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 939.96 and 334.29 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 939.96 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/939.96 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 939.96 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 314,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,219.23/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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