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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.88, 635.73 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.88, 635.73 and 337.29 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.88 : 635.73 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.88/635.73 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.88x = 635.73 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.88x = 214,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,425.37/422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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