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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 946.05 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 946.05 and 283.95 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 946.05 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/946.05 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 946.05 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 268,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,628.53/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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