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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.37 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.37 and 308.94 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.37 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.37 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.37 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 293,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,607.31/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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