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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 952.64 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 952.64 and 250.44 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 952.64 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/952.64 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 952.64 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 238,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,579.16/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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