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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.02, 942.69 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.02, 942.69 and 355 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.02 : 942.69 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.02/942.69 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.02x = 942.69 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.02x = 334,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,654.95/629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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