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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.35, 950.43 and 547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.35, 950.43 and 547.29 is: 821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.35 : 950.43 = 547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.35/950.43 = 547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.35x = 950.43 × 547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.35x = 520,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,162.89/633.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.28

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