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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.91, 952.28 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.91, 952.28 and 223.99 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.91 : 952.28 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.91/952.28 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.91x = 952.28 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.91x = 213,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,301.27/634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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