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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 951.95 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 951.95 and 310.84 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 951.95 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/951.95 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 951.95 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 295,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,902.54/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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