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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.31, 943.08 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.31, 943.08 and 382.61 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.31 : 943.08 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.31/943.08 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.31x = 943.08 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.31x = 360,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,831.84/630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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