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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 963.40 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 963.40 and 334.64 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 963.40 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/963.40 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 963.40 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 322,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,392.18/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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