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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.68 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.68 and 264.05 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.68 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.68 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.68 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 249,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,178.70/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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