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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.42, 951.73 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.42, 951.73 and 223.47 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.42 : 951.73 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.42/951.73 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.42x = 951.73 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.42x = 212,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,683.10/634.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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