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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 943.20 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 943.20 and 244 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 943.20 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/943.20 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 943.20 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 230,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,140.80/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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