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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 963.36 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 963.36 and 447.93 is: 670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 963.36 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/963.36 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 963.36 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 431,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,517.84/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.67

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