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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.13 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.13 and 263.66 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.13 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.13 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.13 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 248,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,661.60/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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