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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.91, 967.02 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.91, 967.02 and 319.88 is: 479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.91 : 967.02 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.91/967.02 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.91x = 967.02 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.91x = 309,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,330.36/644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.65

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