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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.09, 945.17 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.09, 945.17 and 197.25 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.09 : 945.17 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.09/945.17 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.09x = 945.17 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.09x = 186,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,433.80/630.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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