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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 944.88 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 944.88 and 475.83 is: 713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 944.88 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/944.88 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 944.88 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 449,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,602.25/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.18

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