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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 951.07 and 375.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 951.07 and 375.79 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 951.07 = 375.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/951.07 = 375.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 951.07 × 375.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 357,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,402.60/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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