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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 954.99 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 954.99 and 376.65 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 954.99 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/954.99 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 954.99 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 359,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,696.98/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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