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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 945.56 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 945.56 and 341.47 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 945.56 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/945.56 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 945.56 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 322,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,880.37/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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