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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 963.63 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 963.63 and 384.16 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 963.63 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/963.63 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 963.63 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 370,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,189.12/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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