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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 967.35 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.70, 967.35 and 297.86 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.70 : 967.35 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.70/967.35 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.70x = 967.35 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.70x = 288,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,134.78/644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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