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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 644.70 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 644.70 and 319.84 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 644.70 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/644.70 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 644.70 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 206,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,200.85/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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