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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 943.26 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 943.26 and 244 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 943.26 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/943.26 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 943.26 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 230,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,155.44/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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