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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 947.67 and 548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 947.67 and 548.85 is: 824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 947.67 = 548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/947.67 = 548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 947.67 × 548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 520,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,128.68/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.46

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