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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.29, 944.74 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.29, 944.74 and 475.72 is: 713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.29 : 944.74 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.29/944.74 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.29x = 944.74 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.29x = 449,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,426.39/630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.05

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