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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.91, 944.34 and 501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.91, 944.34 and 501.58 is: 750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.91 : 944.34 = 501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.91/944.34 = 501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.91x = 944.34 × 501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.91x = 473,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,662.06/630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.76

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