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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.05, 952.67 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.05, 952.67 and 196.35 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.05 : 952.67 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.05/952.67 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.05x = 952.67 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.05x = 187,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,053.67/635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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