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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.04, 947.06 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.04, 947.06 and 266.08 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.04 : 947.06 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.04/947.06 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.04x = 947.06 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.04x = 251,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,993.72/631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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