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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.83, 945.95 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.83, 945.95 and 265.42 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.83 : 945.95 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.83/945.95 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.83x = 945.95 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.83x = 251,072.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,072.35/630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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