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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.03, 950.77 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.03, 950.77 and 223.05 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.03 : 950.77 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.03/950.77 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.03x = 950.77 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.03x = 212,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,069.25/634.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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