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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.44, 945.66 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.44, 945.66 and 197.63 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.44 : 945.66 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.44/945.66 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.44x = 945.66 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.44x = 186,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,890.79/630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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