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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.82, 956.07 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.82, 956.07 and 348.64 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.82 : 956.07 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.82/956.07 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.82x = 956.07 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.82x = 333,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,324.24/637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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