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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 941 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 941 and 319.20 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 941 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/941 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 941 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 300,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,367.20/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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