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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 967.10 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 967.10 and 507.62 is: 761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 967.10 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/967.10 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 967.10 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 490,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,911.93/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.42

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