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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 954.12 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 954.12 and 380 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 954.12 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/954.12 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 954.12 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 362,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,565.60/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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