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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.01, 958.11 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.01, 958.11 and 364.96 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.01 : 958.11 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.01/958.11 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.01x = 958.11 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.01x = 349,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,671.83/639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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