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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 952.14 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 952.14 and 269.54 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 952.14 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/952.14 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 952.14 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 256,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,639.82/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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