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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.65, 952.10 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.65, 952.10 and 269.43 is: 404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.65 : 952.10 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.65/952.10 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.65x = 952.10 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.65x = 256,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,524.30/634.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.20

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