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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 953.28 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 953.28 and 391.68 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 953.28 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/953.28 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 953.28 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 373,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,380.71/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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