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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.12, 949.60 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.12, 949.60 and 376 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.12 : 949.60 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.12/949.60 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.12x = 949.60 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.12x = 357,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,049.60/633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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