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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.10, 944.88 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.10, 944.88 and 197.16 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.10 : 944.88 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.10/944.88 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.10x = 944.88 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.10x = 186,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,292.54/630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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