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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 942.30 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 942.30 and 455.04 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 942.30 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/942.30 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 942.30 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 428,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,784.19/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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