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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 944.07 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 944.07 and 321.52 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 944.07 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/944.07 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 944.07 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 303,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,537.39/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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