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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.47, 943.86 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.47, 943.86 and 300.31 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.47 : 943.86 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.47/943.86 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.47x = 943.86 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.47x = 283,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,450.60/629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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