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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.33, 953.30 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.33, 953.30 and 224.76 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.33 : 953.30 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.33/953.30 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.33x = 953.30 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.33x = 214,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,262.58/635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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