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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 950.64 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 950.64 and 405.92 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 950.64 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/950.64 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 950.64 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 385,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,883.79/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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