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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 949.41 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 949.41 and 267.77 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 949.41 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/949.41 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 949.41 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 254,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,225.89/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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