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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 945 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 945 and 264.54 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 945 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/945 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 945 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 249,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,990.30/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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