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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 963.80 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 963.80 and 296.16 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 963.80 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/963.80 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 963.80 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 285,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,435.02/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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