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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 944.90 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 944.90 and 386.64 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 944.90 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/944.90 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 944.90 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 365,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,336.14/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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