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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 946.25 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 946.25 and 240.91 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 946.25 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/946.25 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 946.25 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 227,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,961.09/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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