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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 966.30 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 966.30 and 297.54 is: 446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 966.30 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/966.30 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 966.30 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 287,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,512.90/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.42

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