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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.32, 951.22 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.32, 951.22 and 195.43 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.32 : 951.22 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.32/951.22 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.32x = 951.22 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.32x = 185,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,896.92/634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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