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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 945.96 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 945.96 and 341.56 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 945.96 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/945.96 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 945.96 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 323,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,102.10/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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