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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.25, 951.57 and 568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.25, 951.57 and 568.84 is: 853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.25 : 951.57 = 568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.25/951.57 = 568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.25x = 951.57 × 568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.25x = 541,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,291.08/634.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.43

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