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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 953.76 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 953.76 and 311.10 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 953.76 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/953.76 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 953.76 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 296,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,714.74/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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