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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 955.93 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 955.93 and 344.55 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 955.93 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/955.93 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 955.93 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 329,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,365.68/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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