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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 941.79 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 941.79 and 298.64 is: 447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 941.79 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/941.79 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 941.79 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 281,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,256.17/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.66

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