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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 952.98 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 952.98 and 375.28 is: 562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 952.98 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/952.98 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 952.98 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 357,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,634.33/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.92

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