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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.64 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.64 and 475.74 is: 713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.64 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.64 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.64 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 448,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,927.29/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.85

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