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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.07, 884.49 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.07, 884.49 and 375.42 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.07 : 884.49 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.07/884.49 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.07x = 884.49 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.07x = 332,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,055.24/641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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