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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 952.64 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 952.64 and 403.92 is: 605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 952.64 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/952.64 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 952.64 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 384,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,790.35/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.24

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