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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 942.02 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 942.02 and 354.09 is: 530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 942.02 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/942.02 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 942.02 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 333,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,558.09/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.44

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