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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 945.27 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 945.27 and 264.78 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 945.27 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/945.27 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 945.27 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 250,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,288.59/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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