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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 888.94 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 888.94 and 349.44 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 888.94 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/888.94 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 888.94 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 310,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,631.19/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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