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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 945.95 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 945.95 and 322.42 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 945.95 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/945.95 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 945.95 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 304,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,993.20/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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