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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 952.83 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 952.83 and 361.35 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 952.83 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/952.83 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 952.83 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 344,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,305.12/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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