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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 945.91 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 945.91 and 240.62 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 945.91 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/945.91 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 945.91 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 227,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,600.44/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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