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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 953.67 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 953.67 and 250.82 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 953.67 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/953.67 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 953.67 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 239,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,199.51/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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