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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 967.56 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 967.56 and 315.88 is: 473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 967.56 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/967.56 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 967.56 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 305,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,632.85/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.91

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