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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 644.12 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 644.12 and 289.92 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 644.12 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/644.12 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 644.12 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 186,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,743.27/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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