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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.01, 959.26 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.01, 959.26 and 366.29 is: 549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.01 : 959.26 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.01/959.26 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.01x = 959.26 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.01x = 351,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,367.35/640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.00

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