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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 944.66 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 944.66 and 337.89 is: 505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 944.66 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/944.66 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 944.66 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 319,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,191.17/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.75

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