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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.11, 949.65 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.11, 949.65 and 340.74 is: 511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.11 : 949.65 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.11/949.65 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.11x = 949.65 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.11x = 323,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,586.97/633.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.11

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