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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.94, 964.67 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.94, 964.67 and 335.00 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.94 : 964.67 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.94/964.67 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.94x = 964.67 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.94x = 323,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,165.19/642.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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