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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 944.06 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 944.06 and 321.73 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 944.06 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/944.06 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 944.06 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 303,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,732.42/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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