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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.76, 957.44 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.76, 957.44 and 443.84 is: 664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.76 : 957.44 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.76/957.44 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.76x = 957.44 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.76x = 424,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,950.17/639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.23

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