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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.82, 941.03 and 497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.82, 941.03 and 497.67 is: 744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.82 : 941.03 = 497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.82/941.03 = 497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.82x = 941.03 × 497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.82x = 468,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,322.40/628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.76

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