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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 944.34 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 944.34 and 485.32 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 944.34 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/944.34 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 944.34 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 458,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,307.09/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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