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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.74 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.74 and 352.44 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.74 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.74 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.74 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 338,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,955.65/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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