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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 944.90 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 944.90 and 306.34 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 944.90 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/944.90 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 944.90 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 289,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,456.77/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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