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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 948.92 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 948.92 and 389.33 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 948.92 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/948.92 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 948.92 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 369,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,436.33/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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