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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.77, 945.48 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.77, 945.48 and 305.69 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.77 : 945.48 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.77/945.48 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.77x = 945.48 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.77x = 289,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,023.78/630.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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