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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964 and 354.56 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 341,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,795.84/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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