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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 941.88 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 941.88 and 262.76 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 941.88 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/941.88 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 941.88 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 247,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,488.39/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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