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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 945.97 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 945.97 and 197.70 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 945.97 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/945.97 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 945.97 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 187,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,018.27/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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