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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 940.76 and 576.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 940.76 and 576.98 is: 864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 940.76 = 576.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/940.76 = 576.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 940.76 × 576.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 542,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,799.70/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.30

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