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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.13, 940.44 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.13, 940.44 and 409 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.13 : 940.44 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.13/940.44 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.13x = 940.44 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.13x = 384,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,639.96/628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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