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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 945.86 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 945.86 and 197.80 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 945.86 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/945.86 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 945.86 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 187,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,091.11/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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