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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 955.68 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 955.68 and 363.30 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 955.68 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/955.68 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 955.68 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 347,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,198.54/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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