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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 954.19 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 954.19 and 375.66 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 954.19 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/954.19 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 954.19 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 358,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,451.02/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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