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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 952.40 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 952.40 and 375.33 is: 562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 952.40 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/952.40 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 952.40 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 357,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,462.42/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.10

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