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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.05, 964.23 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.05, 964.23 and 482.46 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.05 : 964.23 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.05/964.23 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.05x = 964.23 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.05x = 465,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,202.41/644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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