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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 952.62 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 952.62 and 473.92 is: 710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 952.62 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/952.62 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 952.62 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 451,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,465.67/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.88

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