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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.68 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.68 and 348.64 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.68 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.68 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.68 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 333,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,188.28/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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