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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 943.70 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 943.70 and 264.03 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 943.70 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/943.70 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 943.70 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 249,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,163.79/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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