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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.03, 965.99 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.03, 965.99 and 273.88 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.03 : 965.99 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.03/965.99 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.03x = 965.99 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.03x = 264,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,563.61/644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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