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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 952.52 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 952.52 and 310.41 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 952.52 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/952.52 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 952.52 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 295,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,670.18/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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