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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 945.09 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 945.09 and 322.41 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 945.09 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/945.09 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 945.09 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 304,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,710.92/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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