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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.07, 944.06 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.07, 944.06 and 424.04 is: 636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.07 : 944.06 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.07/944.06 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.07x = 944.06 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.07x = 400,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,312.36/629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.36

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