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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 963.32 and 608.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 963.32 and 608.00 is: 912.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 963.32 = 608.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/963.32 = 608.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 963.32 × 608.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 585,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,690.70/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.85

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