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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 945.81 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 945.81 and 265.59 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 945.81 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/945.81 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 945.81 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 251,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,197.68/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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