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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 967.35 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 967.35 and 211.96 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 967.35 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/967.35 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 967.35 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 205,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,039.51/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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