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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 944.82 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 944.82 and 197.01 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 944.82 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/944.82 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 944.82 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 186,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,138.99/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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