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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 950.91 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 950.91 and 304.54 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 950.91 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/950.91 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 950.91 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 289,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,590.13/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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