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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 949.14 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 949.14 and 404.92 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 949.14 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/949.14 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 949.14 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 384,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,325.77/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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