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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 951.62 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 951.62 and 439.47 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 951.62 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/951.62 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 951.62 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 418,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,206.24/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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