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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 867.70 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 867.70 and 348.98 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 867.70 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/867.70 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 867.70 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 302,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,809.95/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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