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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.88 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.88 and 243.98 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.88 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.88 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.88 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 231,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,995.70/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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