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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.58, 952.07 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.58, 952.07 and 223.70 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.58 : 952.07 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.58/952.07 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.58x = 952.07 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.58x = 212,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,978.06/634.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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