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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.64, 959.46 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.64, 959.46 and 350.92 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.64 : 959.46 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.64/959.46 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.64x = 959.46 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.64x = 336,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,693.70/639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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