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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 945.63 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 945.63 and 356.43 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 945.63 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/945.63 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 945.63 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 337,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,050.90/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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