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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 941.87 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 941.87 and 367.64 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 941.87 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/941.87 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 941.87 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 346,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,265.30/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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