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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,094.58 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,094.58 and 643.68 is: 964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,094.58 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,094.58 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,094.58 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 704,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,559.25/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.81

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