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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 960.84 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 960.84 and 367.44 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 960.84 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/960.84 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 960.84 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 353,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,051.05/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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