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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 866.55 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 866.55 and 348.25 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 866.55 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/866.55 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 866.55 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 301,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,771.70/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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