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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 966.02 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 966.02 and 211.06 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 966.02 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/966.02 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 966.02 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 203,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,888.18/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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