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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 866.99 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 866.99 and 348.47 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 866.99 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/866.99 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 866.99 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 302,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,116.10/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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