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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 955.46 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 955.46 and 363 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 955.46 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/955.46 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 955.46 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 346,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,831.98/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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