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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 953.24 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 953.24 and 306.77 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 953.24 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/953.24 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 953.24 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 292,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,420.67/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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