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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.77, 944.86 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.77, 944.86 and 341.05 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.77 : 944.86 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.77/944.86 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.77x = 944.86 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.77x = 322,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,242.80/629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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