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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 945.64 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 945.64 and 338.23 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 945.64 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/945.64 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 945.64 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 319,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,843.82/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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