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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 939.93 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 939.93 and 506.74 is: 758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 939.93 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/939.93 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 939.93 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 476,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,300.13/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.15

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