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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 955.73 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 955.73 and 204.19 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 955.73 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/955.73 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 955.73 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 195,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,148.63/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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