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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 943.08 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 943.08 and 423.04 is: 633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 943.08 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/943.08 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 943.08 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 398,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,960.56/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.11

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