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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.06, 950.04 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.06, 950.04 and 359.40 is: 539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.06 : 950.04 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.06/950.04 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.06x = 950.04 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.06x = 341,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,444.38/633.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.36

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