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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 952.10 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 952.10 and 270.12 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 952.10 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/952.10 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 952.10 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 257,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,175.14/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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