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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.93, 950.55 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.93, 950.55 and 390.70 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.93 : 950.55 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.93/950.55 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.93x = 950.55 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.93x = 371,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,379.89/634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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