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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 953.40 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 953.40 and 250.92 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 953.40 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/953.40 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 953.40 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 239,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,227.13/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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