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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.28 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.28 and 225 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.28 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.28 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.28 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 214,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,488/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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