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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 952.82 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 952.82 and 224.20 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 952.82 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/952.82 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 952.82 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 213,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,622.24/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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