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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.95, 946.16 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.95, 946.16 and 198.14 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.95 : 946.16 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.95/946.16 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.95x = 946.16 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.95x = 187,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,471.15/630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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