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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 952.70 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 952.70 and 326.90 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 952.70 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/952.70 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 952.70 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 311,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,438.38/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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