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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.82, 951.04 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.82, 951.04 and 356 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.82 : 951.04 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.82/951.04 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.82x = 951.04 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.82x = 338,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,570.24/633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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