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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 965 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 965 and 369.56 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 965 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/965 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 965 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 356,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,625.40/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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