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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.97, 950.55 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.97, 950.55 and 263.44 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.97 : 950.55 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.97/950.55 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.97x = 950.55 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.97x = 250,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,412.89/633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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