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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 951.97 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 951.97 and 269.36 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 951.97 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/951.97 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 951.97 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 256,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,422.64/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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