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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 951.14 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 951.14 and 269.10 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 951.14 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/951.14 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 951.14 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 255,951.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,951.77/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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