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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 954.73 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 954.73 and 219.93 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 954.73 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/954.73 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 954.73 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 209,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,973.77/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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