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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 951.44 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 951.44 and 417.76 is: 625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 951.44 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/951.44 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 951.44 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 397,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,473.57/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.90

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