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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 945.73 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 945.73 and 322.03 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 945.73 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/945.73 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 945.73 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 304,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,553.43/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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