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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 943.32 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 943.32 and 218.06 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 943.32 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/943.32 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 943.32 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 205,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,700.36/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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