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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 944.97 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 944.97 and 313.73 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 944.97 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/944.97 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 944.97 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 296,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,465.44/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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