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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 951 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 951 and 268.54 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 951 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/951 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 951 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 255,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,381.54/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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