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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.23, 944.93 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.23, 944.93 and 264.92 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.23 : 944.93 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.23/944.93 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.23x = 944.93 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.23x = 250,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,326.79/630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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