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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.13 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.13 and 374.07 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.13 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.13 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.13 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 355,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,418.69/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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