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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.13, 954.33 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.13, 954.33 and 362.22 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.13 : 954.33 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.13/954.33 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.13x = 954.33 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.13x = 345,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,677.41/636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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