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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 951.36 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 951.36 and 292 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 951.36 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/951.36 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 951.36 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 277,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,797.12/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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