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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.03, 951.06 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.03, 951.06 and 268.75 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.03 : 951.06 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.03/951.06 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.03x = 951.06 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.03x = 255,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,597.38/634.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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