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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.47, 952.53 and 538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.47, 952.53 and 538.89 is: 809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.47 : 952.53 = 538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.47/952.53 = 538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.47x = 952.53 × 538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.47x = 513,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,308.89/634.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.04

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