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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.75, 965.60 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.75, 965.60 and 366.10 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.75 : 965.60 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.75/965.60 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.75x = 965.60 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.75x = 353,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,506.16/643.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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