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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 941.72 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 941.72 and 335.40 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 941.72 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/941.72 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 941.72 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 315,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,852.89/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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