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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 946.71 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 946.71 and 585.30 is: 878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 946.71 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/946.71 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 946.71 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 554,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,109.36/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.24

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