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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 949.92 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 949.92 and 425.92 is: 638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 949.92 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/949.92 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 949.92 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 404,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,589.93/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.07

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