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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.01, 949.62 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.01, 949.62 and 267.90 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.01 : 949.62 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.01/949.62 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.01x = 949.62 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.01x = 254,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,403.20/633.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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