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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 940.05 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 940.05 and 367.05 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 940.05 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/940.05 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 940.05 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 345,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,045.35/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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