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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.91, 967.15 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.91, 967.15 and 212.01 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.91 : 967.15 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.91/967.15 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.91x = 967.15 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.91x = 205,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,045.47/644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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