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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.82, 945.96 and 306.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.82, 945.96 and 306.01 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.82 : 945.96 = 306.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.82/945.96 = 306.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.82x = 945.96 × 306.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.82x = 289,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,473.22/630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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