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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 870.18 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 870.18 and 350.79 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 870.18 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/870.18 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 870.18 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 305,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,246.09/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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