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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 940.84 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 940.84 and 422.04 is: 632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 940.84 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/940.84 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 940.84 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 397,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,072.11/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.24

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