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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 945.47 and 398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 945.47 and 398.92 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 945.47 = 398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/945.47 = 398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 945.47 × 398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 377,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,166.89/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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