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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 952.43 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 952.43 and 196.27 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 952.43 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/952.43 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 952.43 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 186,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,930.07/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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