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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 889.81 and 350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 889.81 and 350.05 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 889.81 = 350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/889.81 = 350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 889.81 × 350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 311,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,477.99/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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