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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 866.68 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 866.68 and 348.29 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 866.68 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/866.68 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 866.68 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 301,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,850.77/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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