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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.81, 967.25 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.81, 967.25 and 370.78 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.81 : 967.25 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.81/967.25 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.81x = 967.25 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.81x = 358,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,635.46/644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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