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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 954.36 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 954.36 and 328.68 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 954.36 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/954.36 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 954.36 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 313,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,679.04/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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