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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 950.81 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 950.81 and 547.74 is: 819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 950.81 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/950.81 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 950.81 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 520,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,793.93/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.86

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