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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 940.29 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 940.29 and 445.23 is: 667.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 940.29 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/940.29 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 940.29 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 418,645.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,645.32/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.19

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