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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.01, 950.73 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.01, 950.73 and 341.46 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.01 : 950.73 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.01/950.73 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.01x = 950.73 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.01x = 324,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,636.27/634.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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