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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 940.96 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 940.96 and 339.04 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 940.96 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/940.96 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 940.96 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 319,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,023.08/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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