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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 952.20 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 952.20 and 375.46 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 952.20 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/952.20 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 952.20 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 357,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,513.01/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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