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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.07, 953.74 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.07, 953.74 and 376.11 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.07 : 953.74 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.07/953.74 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.07x = 953.74 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.07x = 358,711.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,711.15/636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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