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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 952.73 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 952.73 and 269.84 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 952.73 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/952.73 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 952.73 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 257,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,084.66/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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