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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 943.20 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 943.20 and 368.93 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 943.20 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/943.20 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 943.20 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 347,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,970.06/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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