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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 939.93 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 939.93 and 396.09 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 939.93 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/939.93 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 939.93 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 372,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,296.87/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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