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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 967.38 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 967.38 and 412.84 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 967.38 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/967.38 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 967.38 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 399,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,373.16/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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