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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.06, 954.36 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.06, 954.36 and 203.34 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.06 : 954.36 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.06/954.36 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.06x = 954.36 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.06x = 194,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,059.56/636.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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