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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 943.04 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 943.04 and 320.76 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 943.04 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/943.04 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 943.04 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 302,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,490.31/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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