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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 960.26 and 518.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 960.26 and 518.99 is: 777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 960.26 = 518.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/960.26 = 518.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 960.26 × 518.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 498,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,357.94/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.44

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