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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 945.70 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 945.70 and 265.32 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 945.70 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/945.70 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 945.70 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 250,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,912.46/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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