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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 964.80 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 964.80 and 533.40 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 964.80 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/964.80 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 964.80 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 514,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,624.32/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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