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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 945.39 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 945.39 and 197.31 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 945.39 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/945.39 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 945.39 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 186,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,534.90/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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