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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.31, 939.14 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.31, 939.14 and 353.04 is: 528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.31 : 939.14 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.31/939.14 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.31x = 939.14 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.31x = 331,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,553.99/627.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.53

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