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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 952.97 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 952.97 and 453.42 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 952.97 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/952.97 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 952.97 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 432,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,093.39/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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