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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.27, 946.93 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.27, 946.93 and 322.76 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.27 : 946.93 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.27/946.93 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.27x = 946.93 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.27x = 305,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,632.69/631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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