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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 888.14 and 466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 888.14 and 466.94 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 888.14 = 466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/888.14 = 466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 888.14 × 466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 414,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,701.32/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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