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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.60 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.60 and 325.44 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.60 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.60 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.60 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 309,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,363.26/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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