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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 943.38 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 943.38 and 263.64 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 943.38 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/943.38 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 943.38 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 248,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,712.70/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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