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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 965.99 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 965.99 and 355.91 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 965.99 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/965.99 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 965.99 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 343,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,800.67/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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