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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.82, 951.77 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.82, 951.77 and 361.10 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.82 : 951.77 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.82/951.77 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.82x = 951.77 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.82x = 343,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,677.58/634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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