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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.71, 953.47 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.71, 953.47 and 219.30 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.71 : 953.47 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.71/953.47 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.71x = 953.47 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.71x = 209,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,099.69/635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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