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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.29, 950.06 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.29, 950.06 and 358.83 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.29 : 950.06 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.29/950.06 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.29x = 950.06 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.29x = 340,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,910.93/633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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