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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 952.23 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 952.23 and 244.76 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 952.23 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/952.23 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 952.23 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 233,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,063.05/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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