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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 947.84 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 947.84 and 323.64 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 947.84 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/947.84 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 947.84 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 306,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,757.32/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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