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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.22, 949.66 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.22, 949.66 and 267.94 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.22 : 949.66 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.22/949.66 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.22x = 949.66 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.22x = 254,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,451.90/633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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