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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 952.24 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 952.24 and 223.95 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 952.24 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/952.24 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 952.24 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 213,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,254.15/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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