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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 950.70 and 439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 950.70 and 439.70 is: 658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 950.70 = 439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/950.70 = 439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 950.70 × 439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 418,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,022.79/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.12

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