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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 945.24 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 945.24 and 265 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 945.24 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/945.24 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 945.24 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 250,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,488.60/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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