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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.38 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.38 and 355.14 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.38 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.38 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.38 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 335,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,031.97/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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