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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 951.92 and 620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 951.92 and 620.05 is: 928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 951.92 = 620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/951.92 = 620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 951.92 × 620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 590,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,238.00/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.73

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