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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 942.03 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 942.03 and 384.48 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 942.03 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/942.03 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 942.03 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 362,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,191.69/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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