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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.07, 961.60 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.07, 961.60 and 366.97 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.07 : 961.60 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.07/961.60 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.07x = 961.60 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.07x = 352,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,878.35/641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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