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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 946.46 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 946.46 and 322.74 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 946.46 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/946.46 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 946.46 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 305,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,461.31/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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