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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 952.18 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 952.18 and 224 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 952.18 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/952.18 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 952.18 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 213,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,288.32/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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