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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 940.07 and 561.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 940.07 and 561.99 is: 841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 940.07 = 561.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/940.07 = 561.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 940.07 × 561.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 528,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,307.13/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.23

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