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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 954.06 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 954.06 and 225.12 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 954.06 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/954.06 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 954.06 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 214,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,777.99/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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