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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943 and 304.63 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 287,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,266.09/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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