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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.15, 944.10 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.15, 944.10 and 263.93 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.15 : 944.10 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.15/944.10 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.15x = 944.10 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.15x = 249,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,171.59/629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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