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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 945.86 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 945.86 and 240.83 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 945.86 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/945.86 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 945.86 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 227,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,785.53/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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