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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.03, 952.52 and 576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.03, 952.52 and 576.29 is: 864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.03 : 952.52 = 576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.03/952.52 = 576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.03x = 952.52 × 576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.03x = 548,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,924.87/635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.41

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