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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.93, 875.03 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.93, 875.03 and 371.91 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.93 : 875.03 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.93/875.03 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.93x = 875.03 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.93x = 325,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,430.55/633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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