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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.64 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.64 and 268.10 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.64 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.64 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.64 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 254,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,598.48/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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