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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.94 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.94 and 309.30 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.94 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.94 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.94 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 294,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,125.74/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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