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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 945.95 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 945.95 and 197.81 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 945.95 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/945.95 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 945.95 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 187,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,112.65/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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