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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 951.80 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 951.80 and 244.34 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 951.80 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/951.80 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 951.80 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 232,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,556.83/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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