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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 954.04 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 954.04 and 225.26 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 954.04 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/954.04 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 954.04 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 214,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,907.05/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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