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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.05, 952.71 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.05, 952.71 and 346.42 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.05 : 952.71 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.05/952.71 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.05x = 952.71 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.05x = 330,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,037.80/635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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