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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.00, 964.48 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.00, 964.48 and 232.14 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.00 : 964.48 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.00/964.48 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.00x = 964.48 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.00x = 223,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,895.80/643.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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