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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 866.10 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 866.10 and 431.36 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 866.10 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/866.10 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 866.10 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 373,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,604.68/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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