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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 943.01 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 943.01 and 320.36 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 943.01 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/943.01 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 943.01 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 302,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,096.37/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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