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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.03, 945.26 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.03, 945.26 and 197.20 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.03 : 945.26 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.03/945.26 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.03x = 945.26 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.03x = 186,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,405.77/630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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