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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.27, 951.83 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.27, 951.83 and 223.41 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.27 : 951.83 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.27/951.83 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.27x = 951.83 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.27x = 212,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,645.65/634.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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