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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 950.75 and 390.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 950.75 and 390.55 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 950.75 = 390.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/950.75 = 390.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 950.75 × 390.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 371,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,310.66/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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