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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 951.55 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 951.55 and 505.44 is: 757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 951.55 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/951.55 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 951.55 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 480,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,950.17/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.35

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