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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.91, 965.97 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.91, 965.97 and 210.92 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.91 : 965.97 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.91/965.97 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.91x = 965.97 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.91x = 203,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,737.56/643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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