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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 952.66 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 952.66 and 224.17 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 952.66 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/952.66 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 952.66 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 213,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,555.69/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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