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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 951.99 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 951.99 and 250.18 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 951.99 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/951.99 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 951.99 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 238,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,168.86/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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