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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 954.95 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 954.95 and 328.43 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 954.95 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/954.95 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 954.95 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 313,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,632.59/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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