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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 950.90 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 950.90 and 325.94 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 950.90 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/950.90 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 950.90 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 309,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,929.96/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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