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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 952.63 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 952.63 and 270.14 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 952.63 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/952.63 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 952.63 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 257,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,338.03/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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