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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 944.71 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 944.71 and 306.22 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 944.71 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/944.71 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 944.71 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 289,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,284.37/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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