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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.03, 952.46 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.03, 952.46 and 269.54 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.03 : 952.46 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.03/952.46 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.03x = 952.46 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.03x = 256,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,726.07/635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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