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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 945.16 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 945.16 and 197.24 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 945.16 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/945.16 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 945.16 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 186,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,423.36/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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