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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 944.92 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 944.92 and 264.64 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 944.92 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/944.92 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 944.92 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 250,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,063.63/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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