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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.28, 950.08 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.28, 950.08 and 248.64 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.28 : 950.08 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.28/950.08 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.28x = 950.08 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.28x = 236,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,227.89/633.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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