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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 944.46 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 944.46 and 264.13 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 944.46 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/944.46 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 944.46 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 249,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,454.18/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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