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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 942.06 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 942.06 and 474.66 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 942.06 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/942.06 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 942.06 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 447,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,159.98/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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