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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.19, 948.57 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.19, 948.57 and 358.44 is: 536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.19 : 948.57 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.19/948.57 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.19x = 948.57 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.19x = 340,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,003.64/633.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.97

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