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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.62 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.62 and 263.88 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.62 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.62 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.62 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 249,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,002.45/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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