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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 941.58 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 941.58 and 408.84 is: 612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 941.58 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/941.58 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 941.58 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 384,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,955.57/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.73

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