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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.29, 951.59 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.29, 951.59 and 223.43 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.29 : 951.59 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.29/951.59 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.29x = 951.59 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.29x = 212,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,607.88/634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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