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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.12, 951.10 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.12, 951.10 and 377 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.12 : 951.10 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.12/951.10 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.12x = 951.10 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.12x = 358,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,564.70/634.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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