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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 946.16 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 946.16 and 371.00 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 946.16 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/946.16 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 946.16 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 351,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,025.87/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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