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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964.45 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964.45 and 296.15 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964.45 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964.45 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964.45 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 285,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,623.54/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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