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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 966.54 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 966.54 and 297.76 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 966.54 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/966.54 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 966.54 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 287,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,796.95/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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