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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 950.76 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 950.76 and 325.41 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 950.76 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/950.76 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 950.76 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 309,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,386.81/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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