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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 945.24 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 945.24 and 197.28 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 945.24 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/945.24 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 945.24 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 186,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,476.95/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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