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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 870 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 870 and 381.84 is: 526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 870 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/870 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 870 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 332,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,200.80/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.85

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