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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 943.98 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 943.98 and 386.32 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 943.98 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/943.98 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 943.98 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 364,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,678.35/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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