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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 964.43 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 964.43 and 296.67 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 964.43 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/964.43 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 964.43 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 286,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,115.96/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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