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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 952.29 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 952.29 and 244.83 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 952.29 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/952.29 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 952.29 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 233,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,151.54/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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