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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.73, 953.94 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.73, 953.94 and 534.67 is: 801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.73 : 953.94 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.73/953.94 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.73x = 953.94 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.73x = 510,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,043.10/636.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.04

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