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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.91, 952.10 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.91, 952.10 and 269.58 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.91 : 952.10 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.91/952.10 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.91x = 952.10 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.91x = 256,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,666.51/634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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