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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 952.20 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 952.20 and 326.80 is: 490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 952.20 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/952.20 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 952.20 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 311,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,178.96/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.03

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