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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 964.10 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 964.10 and 330.87 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 964.10 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/964.10 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 964.10 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 318,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,991.77/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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