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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.11, 962.12 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.11, 962.12 and 294.84 is: 442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.11 : 962.12 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.11/962.12 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.11x = 962.12 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.11x = 283,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,668.59/641.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.46

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