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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 944.94 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 944.94 and 283.48 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 944.94 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/944.94 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 944.94 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 267,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,871.59/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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