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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.91, 889.98 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.91, 889.98 and 350.19 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.91 : 889.98 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.91/889.98 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.91x = 889.98 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.91x = 311,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,662.10/644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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