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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 953.76 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 953.76 and 347 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 953.76 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/953.76 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 953.76 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 330,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,954.72/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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