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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 960.61 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 960.61 and 366.70 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 960.61 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/960.61 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 960.61 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 352,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,250.88/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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