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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 945 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 945 and 264.72 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 945 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/945 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 945 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 250,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,160.40/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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