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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.85, 967.59 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.85, 967.59 and 234.09 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.85 : 967.59 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.85/967.59 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.85x = 967.59 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.85x = 226,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,503.14/644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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