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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 938.92 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 938.92 and 407.32 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 938.92 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/938.92 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 938.92 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 382,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,440.89/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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