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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 944.68 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 944.68 and 341.16 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 944.68 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/944.68 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 944.68 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 322,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,283.27/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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