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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 951.91 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 951.91 and 310.23 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 951.91 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/951.91 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 951.91 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 295,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,310.26/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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