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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 953.98 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 953.98 and 363.84 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 953.98 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/953.98 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 953.98 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 347,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,096.08/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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