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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 943.83 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 943.83 and 356.00 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 943.83 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/943.83 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 943.83 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 335,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,996.98/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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