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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 945.23 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 945.23 and 197.28 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 945.23 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/945.23 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 945.23 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 186,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,473.99/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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