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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 953.16 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 953.16 and 404.37 is: 606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 953.16 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/953.16 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 953.16 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 385,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,429.31/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.91

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