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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,310.91 and 635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,310.91 and 635.62 is: 877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,310.91 = 635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,310.91 = 635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,310.91 × 635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 833,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,242.89/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.09

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