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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 966.12 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 966.12 and 211.06 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 966.12 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/966.12 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 966.12 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 203,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,909.29/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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