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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 953.38 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 953.38 and 419.34 is: 629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 953.38 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/953.38 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 953.38 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 399,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,790.37/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.31

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