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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 944.16 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 944.16 and 321.13 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 944.16 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/944.16 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 944.16 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 303,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,198.08/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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