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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 940.68 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 940.68 and 383.76 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 940.68 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/940.68 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 940.68 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 360,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,995.36/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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