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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 952.56 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 952.56 and 269.73 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 952.56 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/952.56 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 952.56 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 256,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,934.01/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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