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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.15, 888.93 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.15, 888.93 and 349.41 is: 482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.15 : 888.93 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.15/888.93 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.15x = 888.93 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.15x = 310,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,601.03/644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.19

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