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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 960.35 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 960.35 and 366.39 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 960.35 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/960.35 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 960.35 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 351,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,860.80/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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