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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942 and 354.70 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 334,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,127.40/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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