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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 954.75 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 954.75 and 533.92 is: 801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 954.75 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/954.75 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 954.75 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 509,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,760.12/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.76

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