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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 867 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 867 and 395.28 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 867 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/867 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 867 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 342,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,707.76/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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