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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 940.14 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 940.14 and 302.22 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 940.14 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/940.14 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 940.14 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 284,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,129.11/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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