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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.95 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.95 and 306.33 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.95 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.95 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.95 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 290,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,074.46/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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