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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.53, 952.08 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.53, 952.08 and 223.97 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.53 : 952.08 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.53/952.08 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.53x = 952.08 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.53x = 213,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,232.60/634.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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