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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 955.68 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 955.68 and 348.48 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 955.68 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/955.68 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 955.68 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 333,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,035.37/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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