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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 951.39 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 951.39 and 309.93 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 951.39 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/951.39 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 951.39 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 294,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,864.30/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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