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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.79 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.79 and 223.02 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.79 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.79 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.79 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 212,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,045.19/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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