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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 955.39 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 955.39 and 246.84 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 955.39 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/955.39 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 955.39 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 235,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,828.47/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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