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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 944 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 944 and 369.60 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 944 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/944 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 944 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 348,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,902.40/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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