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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 888.57 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 888.57 and 382.05 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 888.57 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/888.57 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 888.57 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 339,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,478.17/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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