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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.06, 950.13 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.06, 950.13 and 286.92 is: 430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.06 : 950.13 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.06/950.13 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.06x = 950.13 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.06x = 272,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,611.30/633.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.62

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