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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.05, 954.30 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.05, 954.30 and 328.05 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.05 : 954.30 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.05/954.30 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.05x = 954.30 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.05x = 313,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,058.12/636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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