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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.19, 966.71 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.19, 966.71 and 384 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.19 : 966.71 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.19/966.71 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.19x = 966.71 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.19x = 371,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,216.64/644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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