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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.79, 946.20 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.79, 946.20 and 219.97 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.79 : 946.20 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.79/946.20 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.79x = 946.20 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.79x = 208,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,135.61/630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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