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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 967.04 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 967.04 and 388 is: 582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 967.04 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/967.04 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 967.04 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 375,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,211.52/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.01

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