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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 962.46 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 962.46 and 349.81 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 962.46 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/962.46 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 962.46 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 336,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,675.73/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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