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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 946.05 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 946.05 and 197.75 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 946.05 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/946.05 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 946.05 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 187,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,081.39/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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