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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 940.75 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 940.75 and 366.89 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 940.75 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/940.75 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 940.75 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 345,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,146.15/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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