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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.88 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.88 and 347.84 is: 522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 954.88 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/954.88 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 954.88 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 332,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,145.46/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.04

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