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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 960.84 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 960.84 and 316.64 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 960.84 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/960.84 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 960.84 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 304,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,240.38/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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