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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 962.96 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 962.96 and 609.03 is: 912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 962.96 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/962.96 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 962.96 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 586,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,468.48/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.01

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