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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 951.06 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 951.06 and 342.80 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 951.06 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/951.06 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 951.06 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 326,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,023.37/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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