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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.07, 943.80 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.07, 943.80 and 499.13 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.07 : 943.80 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.07/943.80 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.07x = 943.80 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.07x = 471,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,078.89/629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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