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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 950.92 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 950.92 and 223.12 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 950.92 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/950.92 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 950.92 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 212,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,166.34/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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