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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 953.67 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 953.67 and 203.02 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 953.67 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/953.67 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 953.67 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 193,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,614.08/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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