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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 952.14 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 952.14 and 223.85 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 952.14 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/952.14 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 952.14 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 213,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,135.42/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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