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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.06, 944.94 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.06, 944.94 and 283.21 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.06 : 944.94 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.06/944.94 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.06x = 944.94 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.06x = 267,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,616.46/630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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