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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.67, 952.33 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.67, 952.33 and 404.60 is: 606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.67 : 952.33 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.67/952.33 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.67x = 952.33 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.67x = 385,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,308.84/635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.14

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