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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 950.13 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 950.13 and 375.16 is: 561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 950.13 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/950.13 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 950.13 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 356,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,453.37/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.33

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