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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 941.12 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 941.12 and 367.14 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 941.12 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/941.12 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 941.12 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 345,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,519.01/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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