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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.37 and 414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.37 and 414.58 is: 621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.37 = 414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.37 = 414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.37 × 414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 394,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,000.46/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.41

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