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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 944.08 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 944.08 and 218.64 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 944.08 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/944.08 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 944.08 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 206,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,413.65/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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