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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 876.51 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 876.51 and 373.16 is: 515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 876.51 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/876.51 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 876.51 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 327,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,078.47/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.04

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