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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 952.80 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 952.80 and 310.35 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 952.80 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/952.80 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 952.80 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 295,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,701.48/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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