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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.92, 950.13 and 479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.92, 950.13 and 479.33 is: 718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.92 : 950.13 = 479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.92/950.13 = 479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.92x = 950.13 × 479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.92x = 455,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,425.81/633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.43

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