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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 942.19 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 942.19 and 263.33 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 942.19 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/942.19 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 942.19 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 248,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,106.89/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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