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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 943.64 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 943.64 and 218.18 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 943.64 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/943.64 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 943.64 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 205,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,883.38/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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