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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 941.43 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 941.43 and 397.09 is: 595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 941.43 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/941.43 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 941.43 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 373,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,832.44/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.22

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