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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 875 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 875 and 354.30 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 875 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/875 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 875 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 310,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,012.50/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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