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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 945.98 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 945.98 and 197.76 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 945.98 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/945.98 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 945.98 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 187,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,077.00/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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