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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 944.28 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 944.28 and 336.87 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 944.28 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/944.28 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 944.28 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 318,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,099.60/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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