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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 953.14 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 953.14 and 288.92 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 953.14 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/953.14 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 953.14 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 275,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,381.21/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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