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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 888.84 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 888.84 and 496.44 is: 685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 888.84 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/888.84 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 888.84 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 441,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,255.73/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.14

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