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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 940.72 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 940.72 and 335.07 is: 501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 940.72 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/940.72 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 940.72 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 315,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,209.74/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.85

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