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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.00, 888.67 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.00, 888.67 and 364.26 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.00 : 888.67 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.00/888.67 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.00x = 888.67 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.00x = 323,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,710.72/644.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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