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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 952.40 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 952.40 and 310.16 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 952.40 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/952.40 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 952.40 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 295,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,396.38/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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