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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 955.73 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 955.73 and 363.29 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 955.73 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/955.73 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 955.73 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 347,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,207.09/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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