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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 944.88 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 944.88 and 305.76 is: 458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 944.88 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/944.88 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 944.88 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 288,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,906.51/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.41

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