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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 946.53 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 946.53 and 198.12 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 946.53 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/946.53 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 946.53 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 187,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,526.52/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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