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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.18, 945 and 476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.18, 945 and 476.62 is: 713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.18 : 945 = 476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.18/945 = 476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.18x = 945 × 476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.18x = 450,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,405.90/631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.59

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