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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.81, 943.28 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.81, 943.28 and 320.67 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.81 : 943.28 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.81/943.28 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.81x = 943.28 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.81x = 302,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,481.20/628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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