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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 877.11 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 877.11 and 386.93 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 877.11 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/877.11 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 877.11 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 339,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,378.16/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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