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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 943.31 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 943.31 and 299.91 is: 449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 943.31 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/943.31 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 943.31 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 282,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,908.10/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.77

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