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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 888.71 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 888.71 and 364.28 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 888.71 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/888.71 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 888.71 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 323,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,733.01/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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