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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.60 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.60 and 320.54 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.60 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.60 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.60 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 302,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,461.54/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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