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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 950.85 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 950.85 and 373.64 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 950.85 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/950.85 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 950.85 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 355,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,270.84/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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