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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.75, 945.81 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.75, 945.81 and 240.45 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.75 : 945.81 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.75/945.81 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.75x = 945.81 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.75x = 227,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,420.01/630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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