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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.19, 960.81 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.19, 960.81 and 351.83 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.19 : 960.81 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.19/960.81 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.19x = 960.81 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.19x = 338,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,036.98/640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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