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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.16, 949.84 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.16, 949.84 and 267.95 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.16 : 949.84 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.16/949.84 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.16x = 949.84 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.16x = 254,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,512.84/633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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