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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 952.77 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 952.77 and 326.82 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 952.77 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/952.77 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 952.77 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 311,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,384.29/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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