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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 967.10 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 967.10 and 212.05 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 967.10 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/967.10 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 967.10 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 205,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,072.49/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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