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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 944.40 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 944.40 and 369.32 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 944.40 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/944.40 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 944.40 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 348,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,785.81/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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