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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.19, 945.28 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.19, 945.28 and 174.19 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.19 : 945.28 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.19/945.28 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.19x = 945.28 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.19x = 164,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,656.18/630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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