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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 955.08 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 955.08 and 376.92 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 955.08 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/955.08 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 955.08 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 359,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,988.75/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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