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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 955.76 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 955.76 and 348.64 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 955.76 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/955.76 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 955.76 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 333,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,216.17/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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