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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.64 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.64 and 341.84 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.64 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.64 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.64 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 324,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,966.78/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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