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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 961.77 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 961.77 and 367.35 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 961.77 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/961.77 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 961.77 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 353,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,306.21/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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