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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.13, 964.69 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.13, 964.69 and 295.41 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.13 : 964.69 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.13/964.69 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.13x = 964.69 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.13x = 284,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,978.33/643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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