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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 963.40 and 435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 963.40 and 435.70 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 963.40 = 435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/963.40 = 435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 963.40 × 435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 419,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,753.38/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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