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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 943.08 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 943.08 and 422.94 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 943.08 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/943.08 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 943.08 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 398,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,866.26/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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