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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 946.20 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 946.20 and 301.88 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 946.20 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/946.20 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 946.20 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 285,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,638.86/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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