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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.19, 869.13 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.19, 869.13 and 406.16 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.19 : 869.13 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.19/869.13 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.19x = 869.13 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.19x = 353,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,005.84/630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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