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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 954.64 and 608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 954.64 and 608.26 is: 913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 954.64 = 608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/954.64 = 608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 954.64 × 608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 580,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,668.52/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.58

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