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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 888.74 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 888.74 and 349.29 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 888.74 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/888.74 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 888.74 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 310,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,427.99/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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