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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 968.28 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 968.28 and 337 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 968.28 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/968.28 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 968.28 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 326,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,310.36/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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