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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 959.81 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 959.81 and 366.73 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 959.81 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/959.81 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 959.81 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 351,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,991.12/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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