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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 945.73 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 945.73 and 191.86 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 945.73 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/945.73 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 945.73 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 181,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447.76/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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