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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 964.84 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 964.84 and 296.95 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 964.84 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/964.84 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 964.84 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 286,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,513.56/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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