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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 943.68 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 943.68 and 355.20 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 943.68 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/943.68 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 943.68 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 335,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,195.14/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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