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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 945.34 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 945.34 and 197.40 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 945.34 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/945.34 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 945.34 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 186,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,610.12/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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