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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 944.73 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 944.73 and 398.93 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 944.73 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/944.73 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 944.73 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 376,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,876.42/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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