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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.11, 952.43 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.11, 952.43 and 224.57 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.11 : 952.43 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.11/952.43 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.11x = 952.43 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.11x = 213,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,888.46/635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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