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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 954.96 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 954.96 and 328.14 is: 492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 954.96 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/954.96 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 954.96 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 313,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,360.57/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.64

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