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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.93 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.93 and 220.95 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.93 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.93 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.93 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 211,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,212.73/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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