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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 941 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 941 and 380.82 is: 570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 941 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/941 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 941 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 358,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,351.62/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.55

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