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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 954.43 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 954.43 and 328.35 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 954.43 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/954.43 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 954.43 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 313,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,387.09/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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