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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 953.48 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 953.48 and 250.93 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 953.48 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/953.48 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 953.48 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 239,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,255.48/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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