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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 954.94 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 954.94 and 225.97 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 954.94 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/954.94 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 954.94 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 215,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,787.79/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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