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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 949.65 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 949.65 and 267.93 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 949.65 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/949.65 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 949.65 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 254,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,439.72/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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