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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 955.44 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 955.44 and 226.08 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 955.44 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/955.44 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 955.44 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 216,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,005.88/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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