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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.07, 940.09 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.07, 940.09 and 302.27 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.07 : 940.09 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.07/940.09 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.07x = 940.09 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.07x = 284,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,159.49/627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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