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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 944.00 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 944.00 and 264.06 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 944.00 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/944.00 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 944.00 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 249,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,266.60/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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