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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.85, 950.76 and 263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.85, 950.76 and 263.77 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.85 : 950.76 = 263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.85/950.76 = 263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.85x = 950.76 × 263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.85x = 250,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,779.59/633.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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