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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.91, 964.57 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.91, 964.57 and 296.76 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.91 : 964.57 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.91/964.57 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.91x = 964.57 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.91x = 286,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,249.22/643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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