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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.92, 963.02 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.92, 963.02 and 209.06 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.92 : 963.02 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.92/963.02 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.92x = 963.02 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.92x = 201,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,331.89/641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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