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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.27, 951.48 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.27, 951.48 and 244.25 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.27 : 951.48 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.27/951.48 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.27x = 951.48 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.27x = 232,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,403.15/634.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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