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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.03, 951.79 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.03, 951.79 and 309.65 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.03 : 951.79 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.03/951.79 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.03x = 951.79 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.03x = 294,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,721.77/635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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