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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 869.98 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 869.98 and 350.68 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 869.98 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/869.98 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 869.98 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 305,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,084.59/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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