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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 957.04 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 957.04 and 363.54 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 957.04 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/957.04 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 957.04 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 347,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,925.25/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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