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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 964.79 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 964.79 and 507.66 is: 760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 964.79 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/964.79 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 964.79 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 489,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,783.89/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.13

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