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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.15, 950.00 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.15, 950.00 and 402.30 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.15 : 950.00 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.15/950.00 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.15x = 950.00 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.15x = 382,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,182.99/633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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