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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 947.66 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 947.66 and 339.89 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 947.66 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/947.66 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 947.66 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 322,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,100.16/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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