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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 942.08 and 384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 942.08 and 384.76 is: 576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 942.08 = 384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/942.08 = 384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 942.08 × 384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 362,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,469.99/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.29

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