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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.19, 954.30 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.19, 954.30 and 328.30 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.19 : 954.30 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.19/954.30 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.19x = 954.30 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.19x = 313,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,296.69/636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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