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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 960.26 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 960.26 and 365.45 is: 548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 960.26 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/960.26 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 960.26 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 350,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,920.39/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.28

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