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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 953.80 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 953.80 and 302.67 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 953.80 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/953.80 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 953.80 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 288,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,687.40/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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