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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.82, 943.92 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.82, 943.92 and 369.12 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.82 : 943.92 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.82/943.92 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.82x = 943.92 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.82x = 348,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,419.75/628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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