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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.03, 952.97 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.03, 952.97 and 224.17 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.03 : 952.97 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.03/952.97 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.03x = 952.97 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.03x = 213,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,621.40/635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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