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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.15, 954.12 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.15, 954.12 and 203.25 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.15 : 954.12 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.15/954.12 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.15x = 954.12 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.15x = 193,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,924.89/636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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