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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.85, 966.06 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.85, 966.06 and 520.92 is: 780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.85 : 966.06 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.85/966.06 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.85x = 966.06 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.85x = 503,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,239.98/644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.40

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