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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 644.88 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 644.88 and 319.97 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 644.88 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/644.88 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 644.88 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 206,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339.03/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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