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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.94, 952.39 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.94, 952.39 and 250.19 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.94 : 952.39 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.94/952.39 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.94x = 952.39 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.94x = 238,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,277.58/634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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