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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 965.99 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 965.99 and 211.21 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 965.99 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/965.99 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 965.99 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 204,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,024.86/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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