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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 941.52 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 941.52 and 371 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 941.52 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/941.52 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 941.52 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 349,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,303.92/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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