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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.09, 948.44 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.09, 948.44 and 306.69 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.09 : 948.44 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.09/948.44 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.09x = 948.44 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.09x = 290,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,874.27/631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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