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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 955.75 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 955.75 and 376.98 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 955.75 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/955.75 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 955.75 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 360,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,298.64/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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