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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 955.45 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 955.45 and 204.16 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 955.45 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/955.45 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 955.45 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 195,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,064.67/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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