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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 954.63 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 954.63 and 362.54 is: 543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 954.63 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/954.63 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 954.63 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 346,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,084.97/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.28

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