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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.32, 951.48 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.32, 951.48 and 239.07 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.32 : 951.48 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.32/951.48 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.32x = 951.48 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.32x = 227,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,470.32/634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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