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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 940.84 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 940.84 and 353.72 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 940.84 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/940.84 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 940.84 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 332,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,793.92/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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